JPMorgan Chase Bank is seen in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 11 (Reuters) - Exchange-traded funds tracking U.S. banks saw significant outflows since the start of October and ahead of earnings as investors took money off the table fearing elevated interest rates and stricter regulations in the aftermath of the regional bank crisis.In the first 10 days of this month, the $1.46 billion Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB.O) saw net outflows of $336.18 million, while the $2.49 billion SPDR S&P Regional Banking...
Oct 11 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.A slump in U.S. bond yields, after another Federal Reserve official signaled that the central bank's interest rate-hiking cycle is over, will put Asian markets on a positive footing on Wednesday, despite renewed stress in China's property sector.Investors in the region also have key Japanese business activity indicators and South Korean current account figures on their plate on Wednesday, and there will no doubt be headlines coming from the IMF and World...
NEW YORK, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Profits at the biggest U.S. consumer lenders are likely to rise in the third quarter, in contrast with investment banks still facing a dealmaking slump, analysts said.JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), which kicks off earnings for big U.S. lenders Friday, will set the tone for large banks. It is predicted to post a roughly 25% jump in earnings per share (EPS) versus a year earlier, LSEG estimates showed.Goldman Sachs (GS.N) and Citigroup (C.N) are expected to report the biggest EPS declines of 35% and 26% respectively,...
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Several U.S. banks have told their staff in Israel to work from home for the near future as the country goes on war footing and mobilises reserve troops following a deadly attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas two days ago.JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), the largest U.S. bank with more than 200 employees in Israel, and Citigroup (C.N) have approved such a work plan, sources at the Wall Street lenders told Reuters on Monday.Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has also directed employees at its Tel Aviv offices...